Steps that Lead to Reading, Dreams that Go Far
In Viluyo, where children walk to class, books and a piece of school furniture were distributed. Their enthusiasm for learning confirms that, even in remote places, education flourishes with hope.
6/26/20251 min read
Small Steps, Big Dreams: Books for Viluyo
Just a few kilometers from the town of Torotoro, amidst a majestic landscape crisscrossed by trails and hills, lies the Viluyo Educational Unit. Although the geographical distance from the town is not far, the students at this rural school walk an average of 30 minutes each day to get to class. They do so with a light heart and notebooks in their backpacks, driven by an enthusiasm that excites and instills joy.
On this occasion, as part of the Kreskanta Foundation's "Books for All" program, we had the privilege of delivering a batch of books and a small piece of furniture to this educational unit. The joy with which the children received the materials was contagious. Their eyes shone as they opened the books, flipping through their pages as if discovering a new world. And perhaps they did: in every story, in every illustration, a window opens to imagination, reflection, and personal growth.
What is most striking about Viluyo is not the precariousness or the daily effort to get to class, but the positive energy, the desire to learn, the way each child sits attentively, with a thirst for words and knowledge. It is a poignant reminder that education doesn't need luxuries to flourish, but rather commitment, access, and opportunities.
This delivery was made possible thanks to the constant support of the Torotoro District Education Directorate, which facilitates our outreach to school communities. We are also deeply grateful to the Torotoro National Park Office, which, beyond its environmental mission, has built bridges with educational initiatives. We especially thank Mr. Ramiro Oroz, who helped us transport the materials to the school, demonstrating that solidarity also has wheels.
In times when urban environments seem to monopolize all the attention, it is vital to look toward these corners where learning walks in sandals, amidst the dust and hope. Where the classroom doesn't always have enough books, but there is a community that wants to move forward, a dedicated teacher, and children who dream of transforming their reality.
Bringing books to Viluyo was more than a gift: it was a confirmation. Confirmation that reading must reach where it is most needed. And that, in these places of difficult access but enormous spirit, the future is also being sown.
